The starch solution : eat the foods you love, regain your health, and lose the weight for good!

McDougall, John A. (author.). McDougall, Mary A. (Mary Ann), (author.).

Summary: "One of the top vegan books on Amazon, this book will help you lose weight and prevent a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and more. It will free you from common misunderstandings about rice, beans, potatoes and your other favorite starch foods. You’ll learn that by fueling your body primarily with carbohydrates (starch) rather than proteins and fats, you’ll feel satisfied, boost your energy and look and feel your best."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781623360276
ISBN: 1609613937
ISBN: 9781609613938
Physical Description: xx, 348 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Emmaus, Pennsylvania : Rodale, 2012.
Copyright: ©2012.
Badges:
- Top Holds Over Last 5 Years: 1 / 5.0

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

My personal journey to the starch solution -- Healing with starch. Starch: the traditional diet of people -- People passionate about starches are healthy and beautiful -- Five major poisons found in animal foods -- Spontaneous healing on a starch-based diet -- The USDA and the politics of starch -- We are eating the planet to death -- The FAQs about food. When friends ask: where do you get your protein -- When friends ask: where do you get your calcium -- Confessions of a fish killer -- The fat vegan -- Just to be on the safe side: stay away from supplements -- Salt and sugar: the scapegoats of the western diet -- Living the solution. Practicing the starch solution -- The 7-day sure-start plan -- Our favorite recipes. Starting the day -- Dressings, sauces and condiments -- Burgers and wraps -- Soups and stews -- Main dishes -- On the side -- Sweet endings.